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McAllen redistributes population with new district maps

McALLEN — Residents might have a new representative on the city commission after city leaders adopted changes to the city’s districts.

Edinburg police investigating infant’s death

The Edinburg Police Department is investigating the death of an infant on Monday.

Hidalgo man arrested for nearly 138 pounds of cocaine in attic

Authorities arrested a Hidalgo man last Tuesday after agents discovered nearly 138 pounds of cocaine stored inside his residence, according to a criminal complaint.

Alton sets goal of $15 minimum wage for workers within 3 years

Full-time employees and contractors for the city of Alton could start receiving a $15 minimum wage within a few years after the city commissioners pledged to work toward a wage hike.

GPZ giraffe inspired children’s zoo book

The No. 1 book in new releases in children’s zoo books on Amazon is making a giraffe at Gladys Porter Zoo a celebrity.

Mercedes school board again delays picking security provider

Trustees on the Mercedes school board again delayed awarding a security guard services contract last week, voting to reject recommendations and restart the selection process.

Texas jobs surge again in June as Valley lags behind

HARLINGEN — The seasonally-adjusted Texas jobless rate dropped in June from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent as the state set new employment highs for the eighth consecutive month.

Sheriff: Man stabs pet bulldog to death

A Brownsville family is mourning the death of their beloved American bulldog after it was brutally attacked by a man armed with a knife.

Alderman’s removal back on Edcouch agenda

The ouster of Lorenzo “Lencho” Cabrera, Place 5 alderman on the Edcouch City Council, is back on the table, according to a copy of the agenda for Thursday’s meeting.

Willacy talks with Hidalgo on re-opening prison

RAYMONDVILLE — Willacy County commissioners are entering into negotiations with Hidalgo County more than three months after shutting down a 582-bed prison that had become an economic driver in this farming county for 20 years.